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I am in the process of doing this now. Not sure what I am going to go back with, but will not be vinyl. I hate that stuff. As for yours. Depending on the back, the best thing I would think is contact cement. If it has the foam back, the contact adhesive will probably destroy the backing. You might consider a tile adhesive, called clear set or thin set. You put this on the ceiling, let it set up, and then apply the vinyl. This I am pretty sure will stick to the vinyl, but not 100% sure it would stick to the foam backing.
I am in the process of doing this now. Not sure what I am going to go back with, but will not be vinyl. I hate that stuff. As for yours. Depending on the back, the best thing I would think is contact cement. If it has the foam back, the contact adhesive will probably destroy the backing. You might consider a tile adhesive, called clear set or thin set. You put this on the ceiling, let it set up, and then apply the vinyl. This I am pretty sure will stick to the vinyl, but not 100% sure it would stick to the foam backing.
In the process
I am in the process of doing this now. Not sure what I am going to go back with, but will not be vinyl. I hate that stuff. As for yours. Depending on the back, the best thing I would think is contact cement. If it has the foam back, the contact adhesive will probably destroy the backing. You might consider a tile adhesive, called clear set or thin set. You put this on the ceiling, let it set up, and then apply the vinyl. This I am pretty sure will stick to the vinyl, but not 100% sure it would stick to the foam backing.
I am in the process of doing this now. Not sure what I am going to go back with, but will not be vinyl. I hate that stuff. As for yours. Depending on the back, the best thing I would think is contact cement. If it has the foam back, the contact adhesive will probably destroy the backing. You might consider a tile adhesive, called clear set or thin set. You put this on the ceiling, let it set up, and then apply the vinyl. This I am pretty sure will stick to the vinyl, but not 100% sure it would stick to the foam backing.
Spray on contact cement.
Doug: I agree that I would NOT use vinyl but that is your decision. You can get some spray on contact cement from the Home Improvement centers. Just spray it on both side, let it set up and postion your fabric on the surface.
Doug: I agree that I would NOT use vinyl but that is your decision. You can get some spray on contact cement from the Home Improvement centers. Just spray it on both side, let it set up and postion your fabric on the surface.
Spray on contact cement.
Doug: I agree that I would NOT use vinyl but that is your decision. You can get some spray on contact cement from the Home Improvement centers. Just spray it on both side, let it set up and postion your fabric on the surface.
Doug: I agree that I would NOT use vinyl but that is your decision. You can get some spray on contact cement from the Home Improvement centers. Just spray it on both side, let it set up and postion your fabric on the surface.
I used and indoor outdoor carpet adheasive.
The advantage is that it fills gaps. Sprayons have to have a dead flat surface. Use the smallest notch towel possible. If it doesn't breath, install it, peal it back to add air then set it back in place so that it will setup. If you don't, it will not cure. r.w.landau
The advantage is that it fills gaps. Sprayons have to have a dead flat surface. Use the smallest notch towel possible. If it doesn't breath, install it, peal it back to add air then set it back in place so that it will setup. If you don't, it will not cure. r.w.landau
I used and indoor outdoor carpet adheasive.
The advantage is that it fills gaps. Sprayons have to have a dead flat surface. Use the smallest notch towel possible. If it doesn't breath, install it, peal it back to add air then set it back in place so that it will setup. If you don't, it will not cure. r.w.landau
The advantage is that it fills gaps. Sprayons have to have a dead flat surface. Use the smallest notch towel possible. If it doesn't breath, install it, peal it back to add air then set it back in place so that it will setup. If you don't, it will not cure. r.w.landau
Headliner material
I too am leaning towards an indoor/outdoor carpet for the headliner. Considering some of the foam back type for a little added insulation effect. If I do use the indoor/outdoor carpet, I will use an outdoor carpet adhesive. Or possible a thin set tile adhesive. The thin set can be trowelled on and then let set up, before applying the carpet. It works almost like a contact, but only needs to be applied to one surface. Anything that has to be applied to both surfaces seems to me an invitation to a big mess. Having to handle and position a fairly large piece of material, onto the ceiling, with adhesive on the back of it, doesn't seem to have much appeal to me.
I too am leaning towards an indoor/outdoor carpet for the headliner. Considering some of the foam back type for a little added insulation effect. If I do use the indoor/outdoor carpet, I will use an outdoor carpet adhesive. Or possible a thin set tile adhesive. The thin set can be trowelled on and then let set up, before applying the carpet. It works almost like a contact, but only needs to be applied to one surface. Anything that has to be applied to both surfaces seems to me an invitation to a big mess. Having to handle and position a fairly large piece of material, onto the ceiling, with adhesive on the back of it, doesn't seem to have much appeal to me.
polywall covering
I think you have a broad selection of adhesives to use, so take your pick from above. I actually replace the interior vinyl over the course of the past two months with the plastic/vinyl/glass sheeting which I believe is called polywall. It's the stuff used on the walls of commercial kitchens and restrooms with a smooth, but textured white glossy surface. It isn't the traditional look unfortunately, but to me the benefits of no longer dealing with mildew, mold, or rot (in the interior coverings at least) more than makes up for it. Most of the covering is held in place by compartments affixed to the inside of the hull. Screwed under the trim at the edges, but I added a few drabs of 3M 4200 in places to help it settle into the concavity of the hull. I'll post a pic later to let you judge for yourself how it looks, if anyone is curious.
I think you have a broad selection of adhesives to use, so take your pick from above. I actually replace the interior vinyl over the course of the past two months with the plastic/vinyl/glass sheeting which I believe is called polywall. It's the stuff used on the walls of commercial kitchens and restrooms with a smooth, but textured white glossy surface. It isn't the traditional look unfortunately, but to me the benefits of no longer dealing with mildew, mold, or rot (in the interior coverings at least) more than makes up for it. Most of the covering is held in place by compartments affixed to the inside of the hull. Screwed under the trim at the edges, but I added a few drabs of 3M 4200 in places to help it settle into the concavity of the hull. I'll post a pic later to let you judge for yourself how it looks, if anyone is curious.
Thanks for all the input
I have some boat vinyl I purchased as an overstock. My concern was that the fiberglass isn't dead smooth so spray on adhesives will have a lot of dead spaces.
I have some boat vinyl I purchased as an overstock. My concern was that the fiberglass isn't dead smooth so spray on adhesives will have a lot of dead spaces.
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